Background
Klaus, David Mathew was born on September 24, 1962 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of David Richard and Frances Ann (Duran) Klaus.
Klaus, David Mathew was born on September 24, 1962 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of David Richard and Frances Ann (Duran) Klaus.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1984. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University Colorado, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University Colorado, 1994.
Shuttle systems engineer, Lockheed Space Operations Company, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 1985-1986; test and analysis lead engineer, Rockwell International, Houston, 1986-1989; mission operations engineer, Barrios Technology, Houston, 1989-1990; graduate research assistant, Bioserve Space Technologies, Boulder, 1990-1994; postdoctoral researcher, German Aerospace Research Establishment, Cologne, Germany, 1994-1995; with aerospace engineering science Department, University Colorado, Boulder, since 1995. Outreach program associate Colorado Space Grant Consotrium, Boulder, 1992-1994.
Visiting scientist volunteer Colorado Alliance for Science, Denver, 1991-1994. Member Committee on Science, Space and Technology, Washington, 1991. Member Committee on Space Research, American Society Gravitational and Space Biology (congressional action team 1993), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Married Holly J. Edwards.